Surgical nurse practitioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Surgical nurse practitioner demographics by:
Surgical nurse practitioner gender statistics
79.1% of surgical nurse practitioners are women and 20.9% of surgical nurse practitioners are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Surgical nurse practitioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Surgical nurse practitioner gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$110,633
Female income
$100,553
Surgical nurse practitioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in surgical nurse practitioner positions over time. Currently, 79.1% of surgical nurse practitioners are female.
Surgical nurse practitioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.93% | 85.07% |
| 2011 | 13.39% | 86.61% |
| 2012 | 11.55% | 88.45% |
| 2013 | 12.68% | 87.32% |
| 2014 | 15.43% | 84.57% |
| 2015 | 14.76% | 85.24% |
| 2016 | 15.10% | 84.90% |
| 2017 | 17.70% | 82.30% |
| 2018 | 14.76% | 85.24% |
| 2019 | 18.82% | 81.18% |
| 2020 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
| 2021 | 20.93% | 79.07% |
Surgical nurse practitioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared surgical nurse practitioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Surgical Nurse Practitioner | 21% | 79% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Surgical nurse practitioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among surgical nurse practitioners is White, which makes up 77.5% of all surgical nurse practitioners. Comparatively, 6.7% of surgical nurse practitioners are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of surgical nurse practitioners are Asian.
- White, 77.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Surgical nurse practitioner race
| Surgical nurse practitioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Surgical nurse practitioner race and ethnicity over time
See how surgical nurse practitioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Surgical nurse practitioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.08% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 3.75% |
| 2011 | 87.92% | 2.95% | 3.04% | 4.38% |
| 2012 | 87.03% | 4.60% | 3.43% | 3.68% |
| 2013 | 85.58% | 5.64% | 3.00% | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 84.63% | 4.15% | 5.31% | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 84.74% | 6.01% | 4.16% | 3.63% |
| 2016 | 84.05% | 5.39% | 5.39% | 3.73% |
| 2017 | 83.90% | 5.07% | 5.39% | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 81.44% | 5.24% | 6.72% | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 81.77% | 5.23% | 6.31% | 4.88% |
| 2020 | 80.53% | 4.73% | 5.65% | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 77.54% | 4.66% | 6.33% | 6.65% |
Surgical nurse practitioner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian surgical nurse practitioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White surgical nurse practitioners have the lowest average salary at $106,494.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $112,503 |
| White | $106,494 |
| Black or African American | $107,145 |
| Asian | $116,318 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $110,997 |
Average surgical nurse practitioner age
See how the average age of surgical nurse practitioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Surgical nurse practitioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 41 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 44.5 | 43 |
| Asian | 38 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 37.5 |
Surgical nurse practitioner age breakdown
The average age of surgical nurse practitioners is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the surgical nurse practitioner population.
Surgical nurse practitioner age breakdown
| Surgical Nurse Practitioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 40% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Surgical nurse practitioner educational attainment
The most common degree for surgical nurse practitioners is master's degree, with 44% of surgical nurse practitioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Master's, 44%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Surgical nurse practitioners by degree level
| Surgical nurse practitioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Master's | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Surgical nurse practitioner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $116,508 |
| Doctorate Degree | $115,727 |
Surgical nurse practitioner employment statistics
Company size where surgical nurse practitioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where surgical nurse practitioners work.
Surgical nurse practitioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Surgical nurse practitioner turnover and employment statistics
Surgical nurse practitioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for surgical nurse practitioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Surgical nurse practitioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Surgical nurse practitioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1.15% |
| 2021 | 0.91% |
Average surgical nurse practitioner tenure
The average surgical nurse practitioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 surgical nurse practitioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Surgical nurse practitioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Surgical nurse practitioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of surgical nurse practitioners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Surgical Nurse Practitioner | 11.81% | - |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar surgical nurse practitioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by surgical nurse practitioners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Surgical nurse practitioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |